Forest City Restaurants

Mi Pueblito is a local Mexican favorite. There is one location in Rutherfordton, and another in Forest City. Owners, Cindy and Rodrigo, have been in business more than 20 years. 

Big Dave's Family Seafood is located in Forest City, about a 5 minute drive from the Forest City Walmart Supercenter.  The extensive lunch and dinner menus should have something to please every member of the family.  You'll find a large variety of menu items such as wraps, chicken, seafood, hamburgers, steaks, soups, salads, and so much more. 

Cafe at the Mall is located in the Tri-City strip mall in Forest City, NC; it's a 4 minute drive from the Walmart Supercenter. This is an older strip mall, but don't let the location fool you.  This restaurant is a local hidden gem!  After spending her career as a registered dietitian, Owner Liz Rose was inspired to open the restaurant 20 years ago; and the doors have been open ever since! The seasonal menu offers fresh, locally sourced, homemade dishes. You will instantly be able to tell that each menu item has been prepared, with exceptional care and detail.  Cafe at the Mall is a bit on the pricier side, but definitely worth the quality/flavor you receive in return.  On the menu, you will find daily quiches, creative salads, sandwiches on artisan bread, soups, vegetarian options, and much more.  Don't forget to take home some goodies from their gourmet bakery.  Locals rave about this place, including the incredible desserts!  Please comment below and share what you enjoyed at Cafe at the Mall.

Moe's Original BBQ is a popular barbeque franchise with locations in Forest City, Hendersonville, and Asheville, NC.  The Forest City location is right on downtown E. Main Street.  There are no servers here; the atmosphere is very casual, and meals are served in plastic baskets and small plastic cups. When you walk in, you will order at the cash register, and then choose a table.  Your name will be called when your order is ready.  Moe's Original BBQ menu is very simple:  sandwich meals come with two sides and a drink; platter meals come with two sides, a drink, and a slice of seared cornbread.  Takeout is also available. 

Smith's Drugs of Forest City is located right on Main Street in downtown Forest City.  Be sure to stop at this charming place if you happen to be in the area.  Smith's Drugs has been locally owned since 1939, and is no different than any other modern pharmacy (except for being small town friendly)! Breakfast and lunch are served six days a week.  The old-timey soda fountain has a 50's style decor.  Staff is friendly, and prices very reasonable.  The fountain serves standard American breakfast and lunch fare.  There are plenty of menu items to choose from, including kids meals.  Popular lunch items are the chicken salad and pimento cheese.  Once lunch is over, the fountain stays open to serve shakes, ice cream, and desserts.  You can also browse their lovely gift shop. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., and lunch ends at 3 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Stop in, and take a step back in time.  

The Copper Penny Grill has two locations:  one in Rutherfordton, and one in Forest City.  The Rutherfordton location is closest to A Touch of Luxury Cabin, about a 25 minute drive.  Locals love this place.  The restaurant serves a large variety of items such as:  mahi fish tacos, shrimp tacos, wings, soups, steaks, a large selection of burgers, salads, paninis, sandwiches, wraps, and chicken and vegetarian pasta dishes.  The Copper Penny Grill offers beer, wine, and a full liquor bar.  Prices are very reasonable, staff is friendly, and the decor is decorated in.... you guessed it - pennies!  Give them a try, and you won't be disappointed.  Open Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner (11 a.m. to close).  Closed on Sundays.